December 31, 2020

 On the 31st of December, Jennifer and Scott Everingham were re-united in marriage.

December 30, 2020

 Teresa Puccio and Michael Ott II were united in matrimony on the 30th of October.

December 29, 2020

 Anne Reilly and Cory Dionne were united in matrimony on December 29.

December 28, 2020

 Heather H Dale and Steven L Goldman were united in matrimony on the 28th of December.

December 27, 2020

 

If you are on a budget, consider renting small glass vases for a single flower display on your reception tables.

December 26, 2020

 Diana M Wooster and Edward W Blantz were joined in matrimony on December 26.

December 24, 2020

 

If you are having an event at your home during the holiday season,

your front door should be "warm and welcoming".

December 23, 2020

 Mary Ann Santiago and Arne M Johnston were married on the 23rd day of December.

December 22, 2020

 

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most memorable.

Serve something hot to drink to your guests before they leave your event during the winter months.

December 21, 2020

 On the 21st of December, Beschell Smith and Ernest Horan Jr said, "We do!"

December 20, 2020

 Judith Rosall and Robert Taylor were united in marriage on the 20th of December.

December 19, 2020

 

Are you getting married during the holiday season? 

 Something old, something new, something borrowed and something bright red!

December 18, 2020

 

No need to spend a lot of money for bridesmaids' gowns for a beach wedding during the holiday season.  And not only is this purchase "a good buy" it's a dress that can be used again.

December 17, 2020

 On the 17th of December, Betty J Kluka and Robert E McKenna Jr said, "We do!"

December 16, 2020

 On the 16th of December, Selina Wilson and Timothy Guffy were united in matrimony.

December 15, 2020

 Shannon Gallagher and Aaron Sowa were joined in matrimony on December 15.

December 14, 2020

 Mary K Zona and Richard C Hrusovsky were married on December 14.

December 13, 2020

 Karen D Earhart and William E Black were joined in matrimony on the 13th of December.

December 12, 2020

 

Yes, you can make your own Sand Ceremony set.  The Bride bought this wide mouth air-tight jar at a craft store and then she purchased some wedding theme decals to personalize the unity container.

December 11, 2020

 Sarah Kristine Silliman and Thomas Raymond Gesiorski III were united in matrimony on the 11th of December.

December 10, 2020

 Joana Ong and David Kell were married on the 10th day of December.

December 9, 2020

 Angela Y Groff and Justin S Williams were married on the 9th day of December.

December 8, 2020

 Marcella S Becker and Kevin P Stitzel were joined in matrimony on December 8.

December 7, 2020

 Christine Woods and Michael Whitacre were joined in marriage on the 7th day of December.

December 6, 2020

 

Are you having a beach ceremony during the holiday season?  Celebrate the season with a festive shirt for the Groom and/or his attendants.

December 5, 2020

 Alyssa Wilson and Dillon Davidson were married in the 5th day of December.

December 4, 2020

 

The perfect centerpiece for a beach wedding or renewal of vows

 during the holiday season.

December 3, 2020

 

Are you going to be a holiday Bride?

 This bright red wrap is the perfect coverup over your bridal gown.

December 2, 2020

 Judith Gingerella and John Cantrell were married on the 2nd of December.

December 1, 2020

 

Getting married during the holiday season?  Here's a set of earrings that will look compliment a bridal gown.

November 30, 2020

 Question from a Bride and Groom . . Where can we get married that is very close to a restaurant in Venice, FL?

Response . . You can get married on Brohard Beach.  This beach is to the left and right of the Venice Fishing Pier and Sharkys on the Pier and Fins Restaurants.  Sharkys on the Pier is on the ground floor and Fins is on the upper level.

November 29, 2020

 

Having a Sand Ceremony is a great way to personalize your wedding ceremony.  This Bride and Groom purchased a shadow box that they could personalize with their photos and colored sand.  The first layer of sand is beach sand where the couple stood when they got married.

November 28, 2020

 Rachel Lippert and Juan Nieves were united in matrimony on the 28th day of November.

November 27, 2020

 Susan McClain and Brian Bartelle were joined in matrimony on the 27th of November.

November 26, 2020

 Question from a Bride and Groom . . Will people come to a Thanksgiving Day wedding ceremony?

Response . . Yes, they will!  Just recently, I conducted a wedding ceremony for a Bride and Groom and their 30 guests at 11AM.  A catered Thanksgiving Dinner was served at Noon.

November 25, 2020

 Ashley Abbas and Jesse Richardson were joined in matrimony on the 25th of November.

November 24, 2020

 Kirsten Hamilton and Gary Caron were married on the 24th of November.

November 23, 2020

 Rhode' Wright and Charles Lawhorn III were joined in matrimony on the 23rd of November.

November 22, 2020

 Jane Dimler and Steven A Rodgers were united in matrimony on the 22nd of November.

November 21, 2020

The Robert Anderson Administration Center in Venice, FL has a new outdoor look.  Parking is now available in the front of the building.

The Marriage License Department is on the 2nd Floor of this Sarasota County Administrative Center.

November 20, 2020

 

Looking for a place to have your ceremony that has a restaurant close-by for your lunch or dinner or reception?

Park your car . . get married on Brohard Beach . . and then walk to either  Sharkys on the Pier Restaurant (on ground level) or Fins (upper level).

 

 

 

November 19, 2020

 

Question from a Bride and Groom . . How can we personalize our small wedding?

Response:  Use family heirlooms or items associated with dear friends or family members.  This Bride used her Grandmother's tablecloth (above photo). 

A Bride and Groom several years ago used pots of African violets as centerpieces on their reception tables in honor of the Groom's Grandmother who passed away before his wedding day.

November 18, 2020

 Virginia C Peterson and Robert J Pringle Jr. were married on November 18.

November 17, 2020

 Michele Vandygriff and Stephanie Ramos were united in matrimony on the 17th day of November.

November 16, 2020

 Samantha Joslin and Salome Mejia were joined in matrimony on the 16th of November.

Novvember 15, 2020

 Kristi Rzadecki and Charles Lydamore were married on the 15th of November.

November 14, 2020

 Karen Elizabeth Melton and Michael William Thayer were united in matrimony on the 14th of November.

NOvember 13, 2020

 Would you get married on Friday, the 13th?

November 12, 2020

 Kristen E Farmer and Howard J Brenner Jr. were married on the 12th of November.

November 11, 2020

 Sandra L Summy and Ronald C Hinkel were united in marriage on the 11th of November.

November 10, 2020

 Nicole Morey and Joseph Lamitie were married on the 10th of November.

November 9, 2020

 Shannon Kyre and Todd Huston were joined in matrimony on November 9.

November 8, 2020

 Celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss!  Linda and William Fleit renewed their wedding vows on the 8th of November.  May all your days be golden!

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!

November 7, 2020

 On the 7th day of November, Alexis M Prommel and Spencer C Johnston were united in matrimony.

November 6, 2020

 

Just want a simple background for your ceremony?  This is the Venice, FL Fishing Pier.  It is adjacent to Sharkys on the Pier and Fins Restaurants.

November 5, 2020

 Barbara Jo Tarker and George Wagner were married on the 5th day of November.

November 4, 2020

 Katherine C Jennings and Jonathan L Fernback were joined in matrimony on the 4th day of November.

November 3, 2020

 

Looking for a hard surface for a wedding or renewal of vows ceremony location in a beach community?

Caspersen Beach, Venice FL has a wooden walkway right along the beach so if you or your guests have a walking difficulty or use a wheelchair, Caspersen Beach should be a consideration.

November 2, 2020

 

Looking for a simple and secluded ceremony site?  Skip Stasko Park, Venice, FL.  This is NOT a beach site but there is a pond in the background.

November 1, 2020

 Julie Elizabeth Garvey and David Scott Maxwell were joined in matrimony on the 1st day of November.

October 31, 2020

 Mandy K Dillon and Gregory J Schley were united in marriage on the 31st day of October.

October 30, 2020

 Lindy Bilimek and David Sherman were united in marriage on the 30th of October.

October 29, 2020

 

Bride and Groom question:  How can I personalize my wedding when it's just the two of us?

Response:  Bring family heirlooms or photos.  This tablecloth belonged to the Bride's Grandmother.  The Bride had a floral arrangement made to match the colors of her dress.  The arrangement was put on top of this heirloom tablecloth.

October 28, 2020

 

"Come Fly With Me" . . there's a mask for every occasion.  The Groom created this "Wedding Day" mask for his Bride.

October 27, 2020

 Michelle R Curet and Thomas M Chopper were married on the 27th day of October.

October 26, 2020

 Kami K Jenkins and Christopher A Nolte were married on the 26th day of October.

October 25, 2020

 Erin Dunphy and Jose Burgos were joined in matrimony on October 25.

October 24, 2020

 Donna Jean Bothum and Marvin Zimmerman were united in matrimony on the 24th day of October.

October 23, 2020

 Amy Marie Etter and Jeff E Beitler became Mr. and Mrs. on the 23rd of October.

October 22, 2020

 Shannon M Noles and Jason V McCarty were joined in marriage on the 22nd day of October.

October 21, 2020

 Georgette Suzanne Gibbs and Kelly Christopher Gibbs renewed their vows of marriage on their 25th Wedding Anniversary, October 21, 2020.

October 20, 2020

 Jennifer Sanfilippo and Jose Benson were married on October 20.

October 19, 2020

 Jodi J Novak and John Crawford were joined in matrimony on the 19th of October.

October 18, 2020

 Kristine J Heverin and Glenn E Bowman Jr. were married on October 18.

October 17, 2020

 Melinda S Frank and Joseph P Maywell were united in marriage on the 17th day of October.

October 16, 2020

 On the 16th of October, Mary Taylor and Paul Haga were united in marriage.

October 15, 2020

 Lori Brown and John Scott were united in matrimony on the 15th of October.

October 14, 2020

 Lindsey Fisher and Dustin Slavey were married on the 14th day of October.

October 13, 2020

 Stephenie Catts and Christopher Oates said, "We do!" on the13th of October.

October 12, 2020

 Ashley Ziegler and Jeffrey Shutz were married on the 12th of October.

October 11, 2020

 Renee C Corbisiero and Paul G Levine were joined in matrimony on the 11th of October.

October 10, 2020

 Mary M Ludlow and Jeffery M McSkimming were united in matrimony on the 10th of October.

 

Jeane M Thomas and Philip J Hennessy were united in matrimony on the 10th of October.

October 9, 2020

 Cari L Shellenberger and Justin M Corson were married on the 9th of October.

October 8, 2020

 Nicholle Shay and Darren Hartenstine were united in matrimony on the 8th of October.

October 7, 2020

 Lisa Rigel and Kristopher Adams were joined in matrimony on the 7th of October.

October 6, 2020

 Tammy A Frazer and Wayne A Willen were united in matrimony on the 6th day of October.

October 5, 2020

 Pamela Louden and Jerry Tatman said, "We do!" on the 5th of October.

October 4, 2020

 Jacklyn M Reiff and Robert M Plante Jr. were married on the 4th of October.

October 3, 2020

 Amanda Davis and Douglas Eastman were joined in matrimony on the 3rd of October.

October 2, 2020

 Johanna Dible and Dennis Dible were united in marriage on the 2nd of October.

October 1, 2020

 Bozenna Radomski and Wladyslaw Ujda were married on October 1.

September 30, 2020

 Sofia Lavanda and Alfredo Uribe were united in marriage on September 30.

September 29, 2020

 Julie E Reilly and Brian J Hoffman were married on the 29th of September.

September 28, 2020

 Amy LeFever and Craig Menges were married on September 28.

September 27, 2020

 Ashley N Workinger and Michael C Litz were married on September 27.

September 26, 2020

 Maria Meza Montano and Keith A Reed were married on the 26th day of September.

September 25, 2020

 Lore Brosius and Nathan Mauger were joined in matrimony on the 25th day of September.

September 24, 2020

 Ruth Blankenship and Mark Settle were joined in matrimony on the 24th of September.

September 23, 2020

 On the 23rd of September, Allyson and Jerry Stetter renewed their vows of marriage on their 30th Wedding Anniversary.

September 22, 2020

 Shelbi L Newton and Edward M Harmes Jr were married on the 22nd of September.

September 21, 2020

 Nicole Holtzinger and Todd Bower were joined in matrimony on the 21st of September.

September 20, 2020

 Victoria Verley and Nicholas Uhrman were united in marriage on the 20th of September.

September 19, 2020

 Suzanne Foraker and James Freeland were united in matrimony on the 19th of September.

September 18, 2020

 Keriann Halfman and Kenneth Myers were married on the 18th of September.

September 17, 2020

 Alexis Gates and Joshua Edwards were joined in matrimony on the 17th day of September.

 

 

September 16, 2020

 Cheri Mullen and William Reahard were married on the 16th of September.

September 15, 2020

 Kendra R Whitney and Mark L Kilgore were married on September 15.

September 14, 2020

 Michele Cottrell and Sevre J Ladouceur were joined in matrimony on September 14.

September 13, 2020

 Julia Johnson and Dylan Smith were united in marriage on September 13.

September 12, 2020

 Kimberly and Christopher Sampaio renewed their vows of marriage on the 12th of September.

September 11, 2020

 Tara Bowermaster and Richard L Halter Jr were married on September 11, 2020.

September 10, 2020

 Colleen McClintock and Eric A Slane were married on the 10th day of September.

September 9, 2020

 Jessica P Schnetzka and Jonathan A Goshorn were joined in matrimony on the 9th day of September.

September 8, 2020

 

What a cute and lever way to present the wedding rings.

September 7, 2020

 

Personalized or customized unity containers can be found on ETSY.com

September 6, 2020

 Nancy E McFalls and Ray S Froeschle were married on the 6th day of September.

September 5, 2020

 Janet Moran and John Sherlock were joined in matrimony on the 5th day of September.

September 4, 2020

 Joan Werleman and James Wheeler were married on the 4th day of September.

September 3, 2020

 Crystal G Bower and Thomas J Colsher were joined in matrimony on September 3.

September 2, 2020

 Gwendolyn S Eshleman and Timothy L Dunigan were joined in marriage on September 2.

September 1, 2020

 Lisa Marie Jackson and Richard P Schwartz were married on the 1st day of September.

August 31, 2020

 Lea Bankler and Christopher Taylor were married on the 31st of August.

August 30, 2020

 Eliza Anna Falkiewicz and Bogdan Wojciechowski were joined in matrimony on the 30th day of August.

August 29, 2020

 On the 29th of August, the following couples were joined in matrimony

Shannan Marie Dooley and Paul W Fricker III

AND

Mariah Gabrielle Melber and Daniel Jacob Black

August 28, 2020

 On the 28th of August, Angela Rector and Russell Nowell said, "We do!"

August 27, 2020

 Janice L Berkheimer and Michael T Brown were married on the 27th of August.

August 26, 2020

 Lynn Kilheeney and Donald Bates were married on the 26th of August.

August 25, 2020

 On the 25th of August, Lindsey A Getter and Lee E Gebhart said, "We do."

August 24, 2020

 Dee Schaeffer and Richard Hoffmaster  were married on the 24th of August.

August 23, 2020

 DeAnna Hutchinson and James R Sherman were united in marriage on August 23.

August 22, 2020

 Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest ideas.

August 21, 2020

 On the 21st of August, Maryann Murphy and Harry Cook said, "We do!"

August 20, 2020

 Sonnie Kuehl and William Baum were joined in matrimony on the 20th of August.

August 19, 2020

 Nicole C Powenski and Joseph E Barlow were joined in matrimony on the 19th of August.

August 18, 2020

 Julie A Horne and Sean M Hogan were married on the 18th day of August.

August 17, 2020

 Virginia Cunningham and Gareth Robertson were joined in matrimony on the 17th of August.

August 16, 2020

 Tonya L Wagner and James A Renshaw were joined in matrimony on the 16th of August.

August 15, 2020

 

 Want to get married in a Victorian style gazebo?  This gazebo can found at Laishely Park in Punta Gorda, FL.  Contact the City of Punta Gorda, Parks and Recreation Department, for rental information and availability.  What a picturesque background. What a lovey setting for a wedding ceremony or renewal of vows.

 

 

 

August 14, 2020

 On the 14th of August, Carrie A Martin and Anthony M Kauffman were united in matrimony.

August 13, 2020

 Denise Morgan and James Lezoche were united in matrimony on the 13th day of August.

August 12, 2020

 Michelle Fletcher and Corey Robinson were married on the 12th day of August.

August 11, 2020

 Heather R Burdette and Miguel A Rivera were married on the 11th of August.

August 10, 2020

 Kristi Niehaus and James Woods were married on the 10th of August.

August 9, 2020

 Michelle L Nolt and Matthew H Reddinger were married on the 9th of August.

August 8, 2020

  Question:  We want to renew our vows.  Do we repeat the words we said when we got married or something else?

 Response:  Some members of the clergy use the original wedding ceremony words and some create a different ceremony.  There is no right or wrong.  A Renewal of Vows Ceremony has no rules or regulations or protocol.  A Renewal of Vows does not have to meet any legal criteria like a wedding ceremony does.

 

August 7, 2020

 

If you are going to use an aisle runner make sure it is secured to the ground or grass.  If you can't find anything to use, use large rocks or bricks or lanterns to secure the aisle runner. Do not use PLASTIC aisle runners.  Why?  They are slippery!  Your grandparents can fall, your bridesmaids can fall and YOU can fall!

August 6, 2020

Question from a Bride and Groom:  What happens if we miss our plane and we can't get our Marriage License in time for our wedding the next day, a Saturday?

Response:  You will be given the opportunity to have a Commitment Ceremony which is similar to a Wedding Ceremony except the words "Bride and Groom" cannot be used or "a pronouncement of marriage" can not be declared.  In other words, you are NOT legally married at the end of a Commitment Ceremony.  Or you will be given the opportunity to postpone your ceremony until you do have a VALID Marriage License.

August 5, 2020

Mayra Serrano and Michael Rich were married on the 5th of August.

August 4, 2020

If you ceremony site has a focal point then use that point of interest as the theme of your wedding.

Use a picture of a lighthouse on the front of your wedding invitation or on your ceremony program or on the front of your napkins at your reception.

August 3, 2020

Heather L Wilson and Justin M Belford were married on the 3rd of August.

August 2, 2020

Samantha J Watterson and Brent G Mowery were married on the 2nd day of August.

August 1, 2020

Question from a Bride and Groom:  We are having a small wedding, about 20 people.  Do we need to get a beach wedding permit?

Response:  Yes  If you are setting up an archway, if you are setting up chairs, if you are decorating the ceremony area and if you are having more than FIVE people then you need to get a beach wedding permit.  You are conducting personal business on property that is either owned or managed by the county.

JULY 31, 2020

Brittany Renee Moore and Kelly Odell Stufflebean were joined in matrimony on the 31st of July.

July 30, 2020

Adelaida Decasa and Mark Dalen were joined in matrimony on the 30th day of July.

July 29, 2020

On July 29, Sara J Sullivan and Edward W Campbell said, "We do!"

July 28, 2020

Miriam C Benitez and John E Rogers were married on the 28th of July

July 27, 2020

Shona M Marshall and Gary M Williamson were married on the 27th of July

July 26, 2020

On July 26, Karen Plummer and Kevin Weber said, "We do!"

July 25, 2020

On the 25th of July, Jennifer F Kernodle and Eric Stroka were united in marriage.

July 24, 2020

Tracy R Sheridan and Robert S Barganier were united in matrimony on the 24th of July.

July 23, 2020

Mary Margaret Eskey and Walter Erdmanis were joined in matrimony on the 23rd of July.

July 22, 2020

Susan L Michael and Yuhri A Miller were married on the 22th day of July.

July 21, 2020

On the 21st of July, Jennifer L Dell and Charles T Barr were united in matrimony.

July 20, 2020

Question from a Bride and Groom:  Do people get married in the morning?

Response:  In Florida, one of the best times to get married is before 10AM, so you can avoid the heat and humidity plus you can celebrate your wedding day the rest of the day.

Both of these couples got married the beginning of July before 10AM in Venice, FL.

July 19, 2020

Donna S Keller and Randy S Bowman were united in matrimony on the 19th of July.

July 18, 2020

Question from a Bride and Groom:  Does a beach wedding have any rules?

Response:  You must have a valid Marriage License to get married.  After that, that really.  An informal or casual or beach wedding can be as simple or as grand as you wish.  I have witnessed Brides in gowns with long trains and veils and I have witnessed Groom in tuxedos AND I have witnessed Brides and Grooms in bikinis, blue jeans and bare feet.

July 17, 2020

Emily Mitchell and Lee Rossman were joined in matrimony on the 17th day of July.

July 16, 2020

On the 16th of July, Michele D Farrell and Shaun S Steffy were join in matrimony.

July 15, 2020

Marjorie and James Petruccelli renewed their vows of marriage on the 15th of July.

July 14, 2020

Nancy M Gravinese and Eric W Welke were married on the 14th of July.

July 13, 2020

Juanita Gagne and Gregg Juris were married on the 13th of July.

July 12, 2020

On the 12th of July, Valeria Calderon Gomez and Jorge Hidalgo said, "We do!"

July 11, 2020

Julie McClellan and Chad Graham were married on the 11th of July.

July 10, 2020

Chelsea Stoy and Matthew Rossheim were joined in matrimony on the 10th of July.

July 9, 2020

Maranda Killian and Frank Kapish were united in matrimony on the 9th of July.

July 8, 2020

Melinda R Lucas and Michael N Cerifko were united in matrimony on the 8th of July.

July 7, 2020

Anne A Stetson and Louis A Cruz were married on the 7th of July.

July 6, 2020

Debra Mann and Troy Schaefer were married on the 6th day of July.

July 5, 2020

Kathleen A Worsley and Douglas O Sanders were married on the 5th of July.

July 4, 2020

Jessica Church and Ricky Lavoie were married on the 4th of July.

July 3, 2020

Shae Barker and Devon Benike were married on the 3rd of July.

July 2, 2020

On the 2nd of July, Marilyn Levesque and Bryan Imme said, "We do!"

July 1, 2020

Christine L Richter and William F Condy were married on the 1st day of July.

June 30, 2020

Kerry M Himelwright and Carlton R Adkins were married on June 30.

June 29, 2020

Melissa M Hight and David W Knowles were married on the 29th of June.

June 28, 2020

Patricia Dougherty and Roy Sands said, "We do!" on June 28.

June 27, 2020

On the 27th of June, Florence E Lowe and Adryan D Blantz were joined in matrimony.

June 26, 2020

Kathryn Y Singley and Andrew Martin Sr were united in marriage on the 26th of June.

June 25, 2020

Maritza C Correa and Kenneth P DeLamarter were married on the 25th of June.

June 24, 2020

Jan and David Kamp renewed their vows of marriage on the 24th of June.

June 23, 2020

Charissa L Brooks and Brian A Fischnich said, "We do!" on the 23rd of June.

June 22, 2020

Katie Mackin and Gene Morales were married on the 22nd of June.

June 21, 2020

Amy Austin and Manuel Fernandez were married on the 21st of June.

June 20, 2020

Angela Chain and Ashley Morris were joined in matrimony on the 20th of June.

June 19, 2020

Cheryl Harmon and Joseph Terrana were united in matrimony on the 19th day of June.

June 18, 2020

Karen S Frange and James Davis said, "We do!" on the 18th of June.

June 17, 2020

Emily Good and Steven D Cawley were united in matrimony on the 17 of June.

June 16, 2020

Ashley M Stiles and Jason T Kozlowski were married on June 16.

June 15, 2020

Rachel Bromley and Tyler Phelps were joined in matrimony on the 15th of June.

June 14, 2020

Jennifer Stizel and James A Martin were married on the 14th of June.

June 13, 2020

Sara Spohn and Edward Hollingshead II were united in marriage on the 13th of June.

June 12, 2020

Adrienne Stoltz and Ian Myers were married on the 12 of June.

June 11, 2020

On the 11th of June, Deborah J Price and Gary A Lockwood said, "We do!"

June 10, 2020

Susan Kinney and Mitchell Sneed Jr. were married on the 10th of June.

June 9, 2020

Melissa L Graybill and Adam R Barone were married on the 9th day of June.

June 8, 2020

Did your wedding plans change dramatically due to COVID-19?

A ZOOM wedding can be organized in a short period of time, and here's the best part, you can still include and invite all of those people who were planning on attending your original wedding ceremony via the ZOOM.com website.

Thanks to ZOOM.com, your friends and family members can hear you state your vows, join you and your partner in a champagne toast, and watch you cut your wedding cake.

June 7, 2020

Emily Salisbury and Franco Primavesi were married on the 7th of June.

June 6, 2020

Julie Julian and Rick Frey were joined in matrimony on the 6th of June.

June 5, 2020

Carmen M Acevedo and Jose A Rivera were joined in matrimony on the 5th of June.

June 4, 2020

Stacie Sybrandt and J Steven Shenenberger were joined in marriage on the 4th of June.

June 3, 2020

Cherilynn Broy and John Hopkins were joined in matrimony on the 3rd of June.

June 2, 2020

Elizabeth D Binkley and Alan Fertko were married on June 2.

June 1, 2020

Jenna Mierzejewski and Bradley Church were married on the 1st day of June.

May 31, 2020

Looking for a outdoor ceremony site that has a "built in" Plan B in case it rains?

Venice Beach, Venice FL is an expansive beach and there are TWO designated wedding ceremony sites.  There is a pavilion at Venice Beach that includes a picnic table and snack bar area and part of that area can be used as a Plan B ceremony site if it starts raining.  And yes, I have had to use that covered pavilion as a Plan B on two occasions.

May 30, 2020

Kathleen Sabel and Edward Baldovin said, "We do!" on the 30th of May.

May 29, 2020

Jennifer L Leakakos and Jeffrey E Logan were united in marriage on May 30.

May 28, 2020

Patricia Baltzley and Joseph Deveney were joined in matrimony on the 28th of May.

May 27, 2020

Sheila Buffington and Shannon Hertzog were join in matrimony on May 27.

May 26, 2020

Judith A Fremont and Paul R LeBoeuf were married on the 26th of May.

May 25, 2020

Stacey Martino and Sean Edge were married on the 25th of May.

May 24, 2020

Marisa Kosto and Adam Burns were married on the 24th of May.

May 23, 2020

On May 23 . . .

Rachel Kenney and Matthew Cook said, "We do!"

and

Michele Bulling and Christopher Belcher said, "We do!"

May 22, 2020

On the 22nd of May, April Botterbusch and Gregory Spatz were join in marriage.

May 21, 2020

Nancy A Ondrik and Dwight B Baublitz Sr were joined in matimony on May 21.

May 20, 2020

Angela B Long and Shane M Eisenberger were married on the 20th of May.

May 19, 2020

Faux flowers are NOT permitted on a Sarasota County beach.  You are welcome to use petals BUT they have to be REAL PETALS.  REAL PETALS disintegrate, fabric flowers do NOT disintegrate.  When a bird or turtle eats an artificial or fabric or faux flower, choking or death may occur.

May 18, 2020

Dawn M Jones and Edwin L Morris were married on the 18th of May.

May 17, 2020

Deborah D Bierly and Ferdinand Morales were married on May 17.

May 16, 2020

Diane Dale and David Goodwyn Jr were united in matrimony on the 16th of May.

May 15, 2020

"There can be no disappointment where there is not deep love"

 Martin Luther King Jr.

May 14, 2020

Lynne M Theurer and Christopher D McGovern were married on the 14th of May.

May 13, 2020

Briana M Batezel and Herbert J Moyer Jr were united in marriage on the 13th of May.

May 12, 2020

Keri A Ulmer and Jeffrey A Perchik were joined in matrimony on May 12.

May 11, 2020

Heather Lesperance and Joseph Thurber IV were married on the 11th of May.

May 10, 2020

Jamie Hautly and Daniel Lusk were joined in matrimony on the 10th of May.

May 9, 2020

Queen Victoria is believed to have started the tradition of including ivy in the bridal bouquet.  Afterwards, the sprigs can be carefully rooted and planted as a living reminder of your bouquet.  Green thumbs in Victoria's day would nurture the ivy, with plans to include the cuttings from it into their daughter's wedding bouquets.

May 8, 2020

Ginger Simmons and Edward Dithrich III were married on the 8th of May.

May 7, 2020

Sally Wohlford and Brian Parrish were married on the 7th of May.

May 6, 2020

On May 6, Mindy Jo Fliss and Corey Allen Miller were joined in matrimony.

May 5, 2020

Ruth McCormick and Stephen Whitfield were married on the 5th of May.

May 4, 2020

Cherie Dela Rosa and Alex Greenberg were married on the 4th of May.

May 3, 2020

Donna M Spirit and Edward J Yakacki Jr were married on the 3rd day of May.

May 2, 2020

On the 2nd of May, Leah Bandelow and Luciano Osorio were joined in matrimony.

May 1, 2020

Amber Bagnell and Nathan Frank were married on the 1st day of May.

April 30, 2020

Tami L Wood and Michael J Felix were married on April 30th.

April 29, 2020

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Do we need to sign a contract with our wedding vendors?

Response:  YES YES YES . . Before the contract is signed, all parties should be in agreement with the contents of the contract.  Errors, mis-statements and mis-spellings should not be on a contract.  Before the contract is signed it should be reviewed or proof-read by a third party for accuracy, spelling and clarity.

Remember NO ONE accurately remembers all the topics and subjects discussed in a verbal contract that was discussed months in advance of the wedding.

I once had a Bride call me a few days before her wedding. "Do you know any DJs?  We thought we hired a DJ for our wedding reception but we just called him and he has another wedding booked."

"Did you sign a contract with this DJ?, I asked the Bride.

"No", the Bride said.

"Well, then you didn't hire him, you just thought you did", I said.

"Didn't anyone talk about signing a contract or reserving the date with a deposit?  We just asked him if he had our date and time available," and he said, "Yes."

Remember . . asking about availability is NOT hiring a vendor.

And that's why the Bride was searching for a DJ a few days before her wedding reception.

April 28, 2020

On the 28th of April, Heather Goughnour and Mehmet Odkan were join in matrimony.

April 27, 2020

Having a backyard wedding? 

Create a focal point that is easy to put up, easy to take down and uses your wedding theme colors.

April 26, 2020

Joyce A Care and Douglas A Snader Sr were joined in matrimony on the 26th day of April.

April 25, 2020

Elisa Janecek and Lesley Griffin were married on the 25th of April.

April 24, 2020

On the 24th of April, Lori Gentzler and William C Behler Sr said, "We do!"

April 23, 2020

A cake stand will always highlight a cake.

April 22, 2020

On the 22nd of April, Patti K Hileman and James White said, "We do!"

April 21, 2020

Joan Wolfson and Donald Hawkes were married on the 21st of April.

April 20, 2020

Something old, something new, something borrow and something blue!

A pretty blue nightgown and matching peignoir is a always a thoughtful bridal shower gift.

April 19, 2020

On the 19th of April, Madeline Wilson and Paul Strickland were joined in matrimony.

April 18, 2020

Amy Miller and Andrew Siegel were married on the 18th of April.

April 17, 2020

Sarasota County just started an on-line Marriage License application (April 2020).

https://www.sarasotaclerk.com/about-us/marriage-services/get-a-marriage-license/emarriage-application

Yes, you still have to walk into the building to claim your Marriage License, show your photo ID and provide your Social Security number.  And, yes, you still may have a THREE day waiting period IF you are a State of Florida resident (unless you took the approved FL premarital course).

April 16, 2020

Sometimes the simplest decorations are the best!

Use bright colors for outside decor, pastel colors fade into the background.

April 15, 2020

Sharon Adams and Donald V Feltenberger were joined in matrimony on the 15th of April.

April 14, 2020

Linda and Shaun Linnett renewed their vows of marriage on the 14th of April.

April 13, 2020

Did you know that the most popular color used for weddings and/or events on the beach (or at a beach setting) is turquoise?

April 12, 2020

Renee Allen and David Miller were joined in matrimony on the 12th of April.

April 11, 2020

It's always a good idea to have a tent or some type of canopy when you are having an outdoor reception.  Who wants to eat wet wedding cake?

April 10, 2020

Looking for a rustic setting for you wedding in Sarasota County?

Myakka River State Park has an open pavilion that covers several wooden picnic tables plus an adjoining room has a field stone fireplace in it.  This is a rental unit, reservations are required.  This is a STATE PARK.

April 9, 2020

When you buy a wedding gown make sure you know where you are walking when you "walk down the aisle".  This Bride had no idea where she would be getting married when she bought her gown.  Yes, she incurred grass stains on the train of her gown.